Unearthed Treasure

Tokyo Recreation Present is but to formally get underway, however already evidently a few of its surprises are simply too durn thrilling to maintain below wraps. In response to a brand new leak uncovered by Gematsu, legendary shmup developer Treasure is getting set to disclose a brand new venture below the banner of one among its best-loved IPs, Radiant Silvergun.

Gematsu discovered proof of a brand new Radiant Silvergun title after poking across the TGS web site uploaded by writer Happinet. Alongside belongings and titles pulled from over 30 franchises was a model new emblem merely depicting “Radiant Silvergun,” full with a silhouette of the sport’s iconic starship. Treasure, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this yr, will apparently be showcasing the brand new title at this yr’s TGS, which is able to little doubt get retro recreation followers and shmup aficionados into an acceptable tizzy.

Radiant Silvergun was launched in Japanese arcades in Could 1998, earlier than discovering its method onto the Sega Saturn within the console’s twilight years. For the longest of occasions, it might stay one thing of an city legend amongst western gamers, accessible solely through costly imports and poor early-day emulation. The fashionable shmup would finally be ported to Xbox 360 in 2011, which represented the title’s first, available, international launch. At this time, Radiant Silvergun nonetheless stands proud, holding a deserved status as a real traditional of the style.

What kind this venture will take stays to be seen, however I’d suppose a remaster or remake is extra possible than a sequel. In both case, we gained’t have to attend an excessive amount of longer to search out out, as Tokyo Recreation Present will kick off September 15, emanating from Chiba’s Makuhari Messe complicated. We are going to convey you all the particulars from Radiant Silvergun (and plenty of different TGS exclusives) proper right here on Destructoid.